Gillette Stadium
About the stadium
United States
Boston
Capacity
65,878
FIFA Official Name
Boston Stadium
How to get there
Address
1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035, USA
GPS Coordinates
42.0909, -71.2643
Transportation
Train
MBTA Commuter Rail + special bus service
Airport
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 50 km
Parking
25,000 spaces
Scheduled matches
5 matches at this venue01:00 AM
Sun, Jun 14
10:00 PM
Tue, Jun 16
04:00 PM
Sun, Jun 21
10:00 PM
Fri, Jun 26
10:00 PM
Mon, Jun 29
About the city
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA, birthplace of the American Revolution, home to Harvard and MIT, with rich colonial history.
Travel Guide
Boston
Getting There
Main Airport
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Transport Options
Fare to downtown Boston
Pickup at designated zone
Rapid bus to downtown. For Gillette, bus from South Station.
Public Transit
The MBTA ("T") is Boston's public transit system. The stadium is in Foxborough (40 km away). From South Station, special buses run on match days.
Match Day Tips
The stadium is far from downtown. Book transport in advance. Special buses are the best option. Arrive 3 hours early.
Where to Eat
Boston is famous for New England seafood. Enjoy clam chowder, lobster rolls, and fresh oysters.
π Near the Stadium
Union Oyster House
$$Seafood
Oysters and clam chowder since 1826
40 kmNeptune Oyster
$$$Seafood
Best lobster rolls in Boston
42 kmMike's Pastry
$Italian
Iconic cannoli in North End
43 kmLegal Sea Foods
$$Seafood
Local fresh seafood chain
40 kmLocal Specialties
Clam chowder: Creamy clam soup. Lobster roll: Lobster sandwich with butter. Boston cream pie: Official Massachusetts dessert. Baked beans: Boston is "Beantown".
Tips
Tipping: 18-20% standard. Lobster rolls: Expensive ($20-30). Happy hour: Good oyster prices.
Budget
Daily Budget
Budget
$100-150 USD
Moderate
$200-300 USD
Premium
$400+ USD
Breakdown
Hostel: $70-100 USD
3β Hotel: $150-220 USD
4-5β Hotel: $300+ USD
Fast food: $25-35 USD
Restaurants: $60-90 USD
Fine dining: $180+ USD
MBTA: $5-10 USD
Uber/Taxi: $40-60 USD
Car rental: $90+ USD
Freedom Trail free: $10-20 USD
Museums: $40-70 USD
VIP: $180+ USD
Cost of Living
Boston is expensive. A beer costs $7-9 USD, coffee $5-7 USD. Sales tax: 6.25%.
Tipping
Restaurants: 18-20%. Bars: $1-2 per drink. Taxis: 15-20%.
Money-Saving Tips
β’ Boston CityPASS saves on museums
β’ MBTA weekly pass $22.50 USD
β’ Happy hour for affordable oysters
Safety & Culture
Safety Overview
Boston is very safe for tourists. Tourist areas are safe day and night. Boston has low crime compared to other US cities.
Emergency Numbers
Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Areas to Avoid
- β’ Avoid Mattapan and Roxbury at night
General Tips
β’ Use MBTA or walk in tourist areas
β’ Streets are well-lit
β’ Boston is very pedestrian-friendly
Cultural Notes
Boston is the most European US city. The city is historic and educated. Bostonians are direct but friendly. The local accent is distinctive.
Weather
June-July in Boston is warm and pleasant. Temperatures of 22-28Β°C. The best weather of the year, with sunny days.
Weather During the World Cup
June
July
Stadium Climate
Gillette Stadium is open-air. Weather will be pleasant in summer. Bring sunscreen and hat. It can be windy.
What to Wear
β’ Light summer clothing
β’ Sunscreen and hat
β’ Light jacket for evening
β’ Comfortable walking shoes
Things to Do
Boston offers American revolutionary history and university culture. The Freedom Trail connects 16 historic sites.
β Things to Do
Freedom Trail
40 kmLandmark
4 km route with 16 historic sites from the American Revolution.
Fenway Park
38 kmEntertainment
Oldest baseball stadium in the US, home of the Red Sox.
New England Aquarium
42 kmEntertainment
Waterfront aquarium with giant ocean tank.
Harvard / MIT
45 kmLandmark
World's most prestigious university campuses in Cambridge.
Before the Match
β’ Walk the Freedom Trail
β’ Visit Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
β’ Explore the Italian North End neighborhood
After the Match
β’ Nightlife in Seaport District
β’ Beer at Fenway bars
β’ Night view from Skywalk Observatory
Accommodation
Recommended areas
Downtown Boston
45 kmProvidence (RI)
35 km
